Two NASCAR Wannabes, Larry (Peter Fonda) and his mechanic Deke (Adam Roarke) try to finance their dream of entering the big time racing curcuit by holding supermarkets Managers (Roddy McDowall) wife and daughter hostage in exchange for $150,000.00. After getting the money as planned, Larry and Deke start to leave, but, are delayed by Larry’s love interest Mary (Susan George) from the night before. Mary wants out of town and threatens to turn Larry and Deke over to the law if they don’t take her with them. This delay is just enough time for Sheriff Franklin (Vic Morrow) to be informed of the robbery and thus begins the pursuit throughout the County between the supercharged Dodge and the inferior Police Cruisers. As it become obvious to Franklin that the patrol cars at his disposal can’t keep up with the Dodge and brute horsepower isn’t going to catch the trio. Sheriff Franklin uses other means to herd the get away car towards it stunning conclusion.